Editor's Picks: Laura B. Whitmore's Favorite Acoustic Albums of 2013

In the category of sheer guitar-playing skill and genius, Mike Dawes stands solid. Hailing from Britain, Dawes knows his way around the fretboard and incorporates cool and funky percussive tapping in a most musical way. Dawes tours frequently and I’ll bet watching these acoustic calisthenics live is fascinating. Clearly a master of his instrument, Dawes’ What Just Happened? is a favorite instrumental album for 2013, for sure!